Registered: March 2005 Location: Zegema Beach, MaryLand Posts: 197 users gallery
Agelaius phoeniceus
Order PASSERIFORMES
Family ICTERIDAE
One of the most abundant birds in North America, the Red-winged Blackbird is found in wetlands and agricultural areas across the continent. The black male can hide the brilliant red shoulders or show them off in a dazzling display. The striped female looks strikingly different than the male and could almost be mistaken for a large dark sparrow.
Description
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* Medium-sized songbird.
* Moderately long and slender bill.
* Tail of medium length.
* Male plumage is well described by the name.
* Size: 17-23 cm (7-9 in)
* Wingspan: 31-40 cm (12-16 in)
* Weight: 32-77 g (1.13-2.72 ounces)
Sex Differences
Male black with red shoulders, female brown and striped all over.
Sound
Song a gurgling "oak-a-lee." Call a dry "chek" and "cheer."
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Registered: April 2004 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 2,275
Tue May 29, 2007 7:24am
Nice sharp and tight crop. Have you ever been near their nest when they have young? These guys are very aggressive and will swoop at you and even claw your hair, to try and get you to go away.
Registered: March 2005 Location: Zegema Beach, MaryLand Posts: 197
Tue May 29, 2007 1:04pm
i've never seen their nests but i'm sure if i look harder i'll find one. they're one of the easiest birds to take pictures of. i was only about about 15 feet away from this bird.
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